All of the Following Are Functions of the Federal Reserve

question 177

Multiple Choice

All of the following are functions of the Federal Reserve System (the Fed) EXCEPT

• A) supplying currency.
• B) check clearing.
• C) regulation of the money supply.
• D) lender of last resort for consumers.

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